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I have been using the name "SHADOW BOATS" since 1987 for a Bassboat that I designed and built. I am aware of another company using a similar name for larger boats, such as yachts, but they previously indicated it was fine for me to use "SHADOW BOATS" for my fishing boats. You... View More 
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answered on May 11, 2025
There are various ways to work around a "likelihood of confusion" refusal by the USPTO. The most common is to try getting a concurrent use agreement with the owner of the "confusing" registered mark. This is something that any trademark attorney could assist you.
I'm a streamer playing Minecraft, Fortnite, etc. and know not to use the actual audio of a song (unless it's copyright free or old enough, etc.), but I'm not sure if I can just sing a pop song by someone famous without potentially getting into legal trouble... YouTube hasn't... View More
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answered on Jan 25, 2025
If you are seeking to use the captions from a YouTube video as your own lyrics, this may be considered copyright infringement if you are not using the captions for a different purpose, such as for education or commentary purposes in Fair Use.
Captions to a YouTube video are justified for... View More
This is an interview with a choctaw native american man who had told the author the history and cultural practices of the tribe.
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Publishing an unpublished manuscript from 1860 involves several considerations. First, you need to determine if the manuscript is still under copyright. In the United States, works published before 1924 are typically in the public domain, meaning they are free to use. However, because this... View More
This is an interview with a choctaw native american man who had told the author the history and cultural practices of the tribe.
answered on Jul 25, 2024
If you have found an unpublished manuscript written in 1860, detailing the history and cultural practices of the Choctaw tribe, you may be able to publish it and make money from it. Here are the key considerations:
Copyright Status
Public Domain: Works published before 1924 are... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2024
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There is a creative commons license that publishers follow in using certain publicly posted images, if that's the license you are talking about. As for the arbitration provision, it's possible that... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
When a person has a Creative Commons license, it means they have chosen to share their work with certain permissions for others to use it. This license allows others to use, distribute, and sometimes modify the work, depending on the specific terms of the license. Creative Commons licenses come in... View More
I am organizing a celebration of life event for a friend who was a public figure and recently passed away. The event is free to attend. I would like to collect donations through a link on my website and auction off autographed items he gave me before he died to raise funds. None of these items... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
You're doing something heartfelt and meaningful, and it’s thoughtful of you to ask before moving forward. In Oklahoma, you're generally allowed to host a fundraiser for a celebration of life, especially if the funds are covering event-related expenses and going to a good cause like a... View More
I am inquiring about the statute of limitations for intellectual property rights infringement concerning an invention created by a minor. The infringement began in 1994, and no legal or informal action has been taken since that time. Could you provide more information on whether there are time... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
In general, the statute of limitations for intellectual property (IP) infringement varies depending on the specific type of IP (e.g., patents, copyrights, or trademarks). For patent infringement in the U.S., the statute of limitations is typically six years from the date the infringement occurred.... View More
I retired from IBM in late summer of 2008 and reached a Seventh Patent Plateau before retirement. In 2005, I transferred to a different unit with a manager who had previously encouraged a hostile work environment. My patent awards depleted that unit's bonus award pool, and I received no... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
Your situation with IBM regarding patents transferred after retirement presents a complex challenge, especially with the hostile work environment you experienced and the lack of compensation for patents later transferred to Google. Despite IBM's policy requiring patent rights assignment, you... View More
Enough showing that I had no idea that the item purchased was stolen for a rebuttal?
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answered on Aug 17, 2024
If you have a text from the seller stating they didn't know the item was stolen, it could help support your claim that you were unaware of the item's origin. This shows that even the person who sold it to you had no knowledge of its status, which can back up your own lack of awareness.... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
The case you mentioned, involving H Force Wood, the County Department, and the Wood County Circuit Court, seems complex. An injunction writ of mandamus is a court order compelling a government entity or official to perform a duty they are legally obligated to complete. This writ is typically used... View More
If there is an old dice game that I can find no record of on the internet or anywhere else then where I have heard of it from in person, is it copyright to turn it into an application for devices for everyone to play? I cannot find an original creator or owner of the game and everyone I’ve ever... View More
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answered on Aug 29, 2023
Under U.S. copyright law, game mechanics and rules are generally not copyrightable; however, the specific expression of those rules (such as in a rulebook) or any associated artwork may be. If you substantially reimagine the game, including its rules and appearance, your version could be considered... View More
I purchased a company in 2011. They had previously produced videos and copyrighted these videos. Do I own the copyrights to these videos? If so, how do I make that claim?
answered on Apr 23, 2023
If you acquired all the assets, that would include both tangible and intangible assets such as copyrights and trademarks. The purchase agreement should make it clear what was transferred. The company may have registered the copyrights, in which case you need to record assignments of the copyright... View More
Is it available to trademark or is it already taken?
answered on Feb 3, 2023
This application and another to register OKLAHOMIE (with map) were opposed by The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma twice (in 2019 and 2020) which owns several registration for OKLAHOMA.
A new application to register OKLAHOMIE would most certainly be similarly opposed.
I buy the product from a source that is allowed to make the sticker or decal and I put it on a product to sell. Do I still have to get a Craftman license to be able to sell that with that sticker on it?
answered on Mar 22, 2021
There isn't enough information here to fully answer your question.
It does, however, sound like (depending on a lot more information) you could get in trouble for copyright and/or trademark infringement, fraudulent misrepresentation, or something else.
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answered on Aug 16, 2019
And attorney can help you file an action to quiet title.
answered on Jul 10, 2019
You can file a provisional patent application and say patent pending for a year but that may not be a long-term fix. In order for the patent process to be valuable to you, you need to get claims in a non-provisional application through the examination process. You will need to show that what you... View More
Like my car was impounded and I have a bunch of tools and stuff in there and they said I can't have them until I either give them the car or pay for it to be out
answered on Mar 18, 2019
This is not an intellectual property question, but rather a personal property issue. Consider re-posting the question under the correct topic.
I own this residential private property.
Failed attempts at contacting them. Have not heard from them in over 2 weeks.
answered on Jun 8, 2018
File a report with the local police and let them investigate the matter for possible criminal charges.
They mostly do chemical processes and do NOT own the trademark in household goods, but I'm assuming perhaps they make corks for wine bottles.
I thought I'd be safe trademarking in a class they don't have a trademark in, but since their product is literally cork and I'm... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2018
There is really not a clear answer here. It is possible the other trademark owner may oppose your trademark registration or sue you for trademark infringement. The fact that the two marks are in different classes does not necessarily mean consumers are unlikely to be confused by the two marks.... View More
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